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ArchivesNew Songs from a Veteran MusicianBy John Walters on Monday, December 30, 2002.Hank Decken joined his first band when he was ten years old and he?s been making music ever since. He?s just released a new album of songs-Another Seven Days- with a roots-rock sound and lyrics about good times and hard times. Hank also runs a recording studio in Rochester that?s become a center for the Seacoast music scene. listen:
 Nashua High is Looking for a ChangeBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, December 30, 2002.Last year more than 200 seniors didn't finish high school on time in Nashua. That means 24 percent of the senior class either transferred, enrolled in a G.E.D. program, came back for a fifth year, or just disappeared. Dropout rates have been a nagging problem in the city recently. Nashua High School administrators recognize many students are leaving because nothing is holding them there. In response, school officials are reorganizing. In the first of this two part series, NHPR's Dan Gorenstein looks at what Nashua High is doing to stop failing its students. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Economics 101By Laura Knoy on Monday, December 30, 2002.Ever wonder what it really means when the Fed raises or lowers interest rates? Our guest, Charles J. Wheelan explains how it all works in his new book, "Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science." Wheelan says the book is not a dummy guide, but written for smart people who either never studied economics or have only a vague recollection of doing so. Wheeler also writes for the Economist magazine. www.wwnorton.com. Originally aired 10/4/2002. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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